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How to follow South Regional Championship this weekend
Follow live updates from Polk County, Florida this weekend during the South Regional Championship.
Want to follow the action of South Regional Championship? Look no further! You can follow along with scores on day one and day two by checking the Schedule and Scores spreadsheet.
We’ll be tweeting scores and updates all weekend from@USQScores. The feed is embedded below.
If you’re in the area, the event is free and open the public.
Schedule
Saturday, February 13th 2016:
7 a.m. —Teams arrive
8 a.m. — Gates open to the public
8:30 a.m. — Opening Ceremony
9 a.m. — Games begin
5 p.m. — Games end
Sunday, February 14th 2016:
8 a.m. — Teams arrive and gates open to the public
9 a.m. — Games begin
10:20 a.m. — Quarterfinals
11 a.m. — Semifinal 1
12 p.m. — Youth quidditch
1 p.m. — Semifinal 2
4 p.m. — Championship Game
5 p.m. — Closing ceremony and medal presentation
Youth quidditch is a non-contact adaption of the sport that’s great for all ages. Want to buy a quidditch t-shirt or even a broom? US Quidditch, Immanuel Lutheran School, and Wizard Brooms will be on site all weekend selling various wares.
The event is being held at Lake Myrtle Sports Park, 905 Lake Myrtle Park Rd, Auburndale, FL 33823. Auburndale is halfway between Tampa and Orlando. The event is held in partnership with Central Florida's Polk County Sports Marketing.
“Quidditch has always been on Polk County’s radar to host events. The opportunity and rapid growth the sport has shown is incredible and ultimately was the reason why we bid for the event. To have the chance to host the South Regional Championship is extremely exciting and we look forward to working with US Quidditch and their staff,” said Ryan Ritchie, Sales and Event Representative of Central Florida’s Polk County Sports Marketing.
Lake Myrtle Sports Park has 11 fields, all with bermuda grass. It hosts the Florida Sports Hall of Fame and the Florida Youth Soccer Association. Besides soccer, it has hosted tournaments for baseball and lacrosse, including the deBeer Presidents Cup.
If you wish to learn more information about US Quidditch, please sign up for our email list. For any questions about the event, contact events@usquidditch.org.
